I started something new today, and to my disappointment it wasn’t perfect. So naturally, I would like to go hide now.

My friend, a BlackReelAward nominated filmmaker, is collaborating with me to create video(s) with excerpts and commentary inspired by my writings.

When the idea came up, the version of myself who is willing to push my edges thought, sure. But, as the process unfolds, the version of myself who would prefer to master something before sharing, is still clinging to the edge.

But, clinging to the edge is exhausting. And the truth is, I care about sharing my message more than I care about what I look like or how I sound. That’s a monumental step for me.

Below is the video I desperately wanted to hide. It’s not perfect, but neither am I.